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KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:KRT - US48563L1017 - Common Stock

22.21 USD
-0.12 (-0.54%)
Last: 11/14/2025, 8:00:02 PM
22.21 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/14/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, KRT scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KRT was compared to 50 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. KRT has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. KRT has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

KRT had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KRT had a positive cash flow from operations.
KRT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
KRT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
KRT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKRT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

KRT's Return On Assets of 9.99% is amongst the best of the industry. KRT outperforms 80.39% of its industry peers.
KRT has a better Return On Equity (20.57%) than 76.47% of its industry peers.
KRT has a Return On Invested Capital of 13.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KRT outperforms 84.31% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KRT is above the industry average of 9.31%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (13.04%) for KRT is above the 3 year average (12.65%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.99%
ROE 20.57%
ROIC 13.04%
ROA(3y)10.43%
ROA(5y)10.19%
ROE(3y)19%
ROE(5y)25.59%
ROIC(3y)12.65%
ROIC(5y)12.66%
KRT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKRT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

KRT has a Profit Margin of 7.25%. This is in the better half of the industry: KRT outperforms 74.51% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KRT has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.70%, KRT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.63% of the companies in the same industry.
KRT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 39.18%, KRT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.51% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KRT has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.7%
PM (TTM) 7.25%
GM 39.18%
OM growth 3Y14.76%
OM growth 5Y30.03%
PM growth 3Y7.49%
PM growth 5Y56.48%
GM growth 3Y9.52%
GM growth 5Y7.47%
KRT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKRT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

KRT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KRT has more shares outstanding
KRT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
KRT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
KRT Yearly Shares OutstandingKRT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
KRT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKRT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

KRT has an Altman-Z score of 4.16. This indicates that KRT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of KRT (4.16) is better than 74.51% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KRT is 1.08, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KRT, only 1.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KRT's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.08 is amongst the best of the industry. KRT outperforms 86.27% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30 indicates that KRT is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.30, KRT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.3
Debt/FCF 1.08
Altman-Z 4.16
ROIC/WACC1.42
WACC9.15%
KRT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKRT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

KRT has a Current Ratio of 2.68. This indicates that KRT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
KRT has a better Current ratio (2.68) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.40 indicates that KRT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.40, KRT is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.68
Quick Ratio 1.4
KRT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKRT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for KRT have decreased strongly by -11.29% in the last year.
KRT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 75.29% yearly.
KRT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.19%.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.45% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.29%
EPS 3Y12.14%
EPS 5Y75.29%
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.19%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y13.45%
Sales Q2Q%10.41%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.51% on average over the next years.
KRT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.98% yearly.
EPS Next Y-2.67%
EPS Next 2Y5.55%
EPS Next 3Y7.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.49%
Revenue Next 2Y8.08%
Revenue Next 3Y7.92%
Revenue Next 5Y5.98%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
KRT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKRT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 200M 400M 600M
KRT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKRT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.46 indicates a correct valuation of KRT.
84.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KRT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
KRT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.89.
KRT is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.08.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KRT indicates a rather cheap valuation: KRT is cheaper than 84.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KRT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.46
Fwd PE 12.08
KRT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKRT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

74.51% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KRT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KRT is valued cheaper than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.05
EV/EBITDA 8.19
KRT Per share dataKRT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of KRT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.18
EPS Next 2Y5.55%
EPS Next 3Y7.51%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.06%, KRT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
KRT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.04. KRT pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, KRT pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.06%

5.2 History

KRT has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
KRT Yearly Dividends per shareKRT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

KRT pays out 105.27% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP105.27%
EPS Next 2Y5.55%
EPS Next 3Y7.51%
KRT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKRT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M
KRT Dividend Payout.KRT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KRT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KARAT PACKAGING INC

NASDAQ:KRT (11/14/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 22.21 0 (0%)

22.21

-0.12 (-0.54%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05
Earnings (Next)03-11 2026-03-11/amc
Inst Owners33.37%
Inst Owner Change-3.01%
Ins Owners57.52%
Ins Owner Change-15.07%
Market Cap446.20M
Revenue(TTM)422.63M
Net Income(TTM)32.05M
Analysts80
Price Target33.66 (51.55%)
Short Float %2.59%
Short Ratio2.28
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.06%
Yearly Dividend1.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP105.27%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date11-21 2025-11-21 (0.45)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.92%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.48%
Max EPS beat(2)15.32%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.5%
Max EPS beat(4)15.32%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-10.83%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)6.12%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)3.74%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.53%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.53%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.49%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.21%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.06%
PT rev (1m)4.76%
PT rev (3m)-5.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.02%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.46
Fwd PE 12.08
P/S 1.01
P/FCF 10.05
P/OCF 9.87
P/B 2.86
P/tB 2.93
EV/EBITDA 8.19
EPS(TTM)1.65
EY7.43%
EPS(NY)1.84
Fwd EY8.28%
FCF(TTM)2.21
FCFY9.95%
OCF(TTM)2.25
OCFY10.13%
SpS22
BVpS7.76
TBVpS7.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.18
Graham Number16.97
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.99%
ROE 20.57%
ROCE 17.05%
ROIC 13.04%
ROICexc 16.86%
ROICexgc 17.19%
OM 9.7%
PM (TTM) 7.25%
GM 39.18%
FCFM 10.05%
ROA(3y)10.43%
ROA(5y)10.19%
ROE(3y)19%
ROE(5y)25.59%
ROIC(3y)12.65%
ROIC(5y)12.66%
ROICexc(3y)15.6%
ROICexc(5y)14.51%
ROICexgc(3y)15.92%
ROICexgc(5y)14.83%
ROCE(3y)16.55%
ROCE(5y)16.56%
ROICexgc growth 3Y16.55%
ROICexgc growth 5Y29.66%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y29.13%
OM growth 3Y14.76%
OM growth 5Y30.03%
PM growth 3Y7.49%
PM growth 5Y56.48%
GM growth 3Y9.52%
GM growth 5Y7.47%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.38
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.3
Debt/FCF 1.08
Debt/EBITDA 0.93
Cap/Depr 10.88%
Cap/Sales 0.18%
Interest Coverage 22.11
Cash Conversion 90.12%
Profit Quality 138.56%
Current Ratio 2.68
Quick Ratio 1.4
Altman-Z 4.16
F-Score7
WACC9.15%
ROIC/WACC1.42
Cap/Depr(3y)20.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)89.38%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.52%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.54%
Profit Quality(3y)142.07%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.29%
EPS 3Y12.14%
EPS 5Y75.29%
EPS Q2Q%N/A
EPS Next Y-2.67%
EPS Next 2Y5.55%
EPS Next 3Y7.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.19%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y13.45%
Sales Q2Q%10.41%
Revenue Next Year9.49%
Revenue Next 2Y8.08%
Revenue Next 3Y7.92%
Revenue Next 5Y5.98%
EBIT growth 1Y13.6%
EBIT growth 3Y20.59%
EBIT growth 5Y47.51%
EBIT Next Year32.94%
EBIT Next 3Y16.51%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-32.1%
FCF growth 3Y118.66%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-33.79%
OCF growth 3Y76.82%
OCF growth 5YN/A

KARAT PACKAGING INC / KRT FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for KARAT PACKAGING INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KRT.


Can you provide the valuation status for KARAT PACKAGING INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) stock?

KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


How financially healthy is KARAT PACKAGING INC?

The financial health rating of KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) is 7 / 10.


Is the dividend of KARAT PACKAGING INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 105.27%.